Carrie Madormo, RN, MPH

Multiple myeloma is a rare type of blood cancer that starts in your plasma cells. Your plasma cells are a type of white blood cell inside your bone marrow, the soft inner part of your bones. If you have multiple […]

Mesothelioma is a cancer that develops in the thin tissue that lines some internal organs. It most frequently develops in the pleura, the tissue lining the chest cavity and lungs. It can also form in the peritoneum (the tissue lining

Lip cancer is an oral cancer that first develops on the lips, usually causing an open sore or painful lump. Initial warning signs of lip cancer can be hard to recognize. As the cancer progresses, symptoms can also affect the

Hapalonychia, commonly known as eggshell nails, is a chronic condition that causes the nails to become soft, thin, and weak. The nails typically feel very thin, like eggshells. Aging is a common cause of nail thinning. Other possible causes of

Radon poisoning occurs when you become exposed to dangerously high levels of radon, a naturally occurring, odorless, and colorless radioactive gas. Radon is produced when uranium, a radioactive element, breaks down in soil, rock, and water in the environment. It

Electrolysis is a type of hair removal that targets the hair follicles—the pores where hair grows—just under the skin’s surface. It uses a fine needle to deliver an electrical current to the root, or base, of the hair follicle. This

A colonoscopy is a medical procedure performed to inspect the inside of the rectum and colon (large intestine). During a colonoscopy, a healthcare provider inserts a flexible tube with a camera attached to the end into your anus and up

Leukemia is a cancer that changes blood cells. It usually develops in the bone marrow, the inner part of the bone that makes immature cells that eventually develop into red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. Possible signs of

Small intestine cancer is a rare cancer that develops in the tissues of the small intestine, a 20-foot-long organ that connects the stomach to the large intestine (colon). Its job is to break down food and absorb nutrients. When cancer

Gallbladder cancer develops in the tissues of the gallbladder—a small, pear-shaped organ located behind the right lower ribs. This condition is rare and often starts in the gland-like cells that line the gallbladder. Gallbladder cancer doesn’t always cause symptoms in